Jean-Phillipe Mateta says he will come back ‘stronger’ after horror FA Cup challenge

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after the clash with Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta
Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after the clash with Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta (PA Wire)
  • Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta suffered a serious head injury after a challenge by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts during an FA Cup match.
  • Roberts was sent off after a VAR review for the high challenge, while Mateta was stretchered off and taken to hospital.
  • Palace manager Oliver Glasner described the incident as a "terrible foul" but acknowledged that the goalkeeper likely didn't intend to cause harm.
  • Mateta later posted on Instagram that he was doing well and hoped to return soon, stronger than ever.
  • Palace won the match 3-1 and advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals.
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